Simon Phillips plays 'Solitaire' by Protocol

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Welcome to our Ultimate Simon Phillips Masterclass Experience! Get ready to dive into an extraordinary live session filmed in Oxnard. Class is now in session.
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Simon Phillips - Regarded as one of the world's most renowned and respected drummers, Simon's style not only reflects his technical gift but also his distinct musical sensibility. Whether rock, fusion, or jazz, Simon applies the same precision and intensity to his drumming, which never lacks emotion, intensity, and feel. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Simon worked with diverse bands and artists, including Jeff Beck, Michael Schenker, Pete Townshend, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, 10cc, and The Who. After Jeff Porcaro's death in 1992, he became part of the world-famous rock band Toto.
After leaving the group in 2014, Simon continued his extraordinary session career and explored new and exciting areas of the fusion and progressive rock worlds as both a drummer and producer.
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[@pthompson108]

Thank you all so much. It's such a pleasure to hear Simon's kit mixed so nicely.

[@technicalitems731]

Wow. So clean. Not even trying to blast away with speed and show. Hangs on with wisdom and no rush to show off. Then does the most amazing things and never appears to be trying. Complex. Perfect drum tuning. Mature. Stealthy. Pure.

[@ssw77west]

Well, It's Simon!

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

Open handed playing makes so much sense to me.

[@jeroenvermunt862]

@jerrymckenzie1858 The same here! Playing hihat/snare crossed right over left is as illogical as if a drummer would play left over right ride/snare...or as steering your car/bike with hands crossed.

[@MultiSkyman1]

I have played open handed for over forty years! But I tell you, I still have so many problems with my weird style though i.e., half left hand lead, half right hand lead issues.

[@toustin]

Super relaxed! Looks so easy when Simon plays. So much time, so much control. Must be the brand of sneakers he’s wearing😅 Will buy the album by the way. 🥁

[@Graystaff]

Way to go, Tama. That red finish is swwwweeeet.

[@MultiSkyman1]

Custom color?

[@theivory1]

This is ridiculously good.

[@user-lu4qm3cs8i]

Memorized every note. Just ..... incredible. Amazing. Thank you Simon and Protocol musicians. Drum assembly and percussion Virtuoso.

[@vincentsimon4037]

What an absolutely beautiful looking and sounding kit! Only Simon can work his magic on such a grand kit!!

[@oddballjake]

Ambidextrous on another level! Love this guy 👏

[@ronbenvenisti8271]

An absolute genius

[@BrianPatteson-dq8mt]

You sir are the reason why I even attempt to have the audacity to even attempt to try to do this. A total inspiration

[@jonathanbelfiore550]

That snare sounds so sweet for just using overhead mics

[@carldybowski4338]

Amazing! Like a fine wine!

[@user-sd9cf2ms4n]

Bordeaux red. The colour of the kit!! ❤😂

[@cryptonios]

what a sound...

[@mendej13]

A true master of its craft

[@citizen9856]

My list. RICH PHILIPS COLAIUTA

[@bennorrell6411]

I’m surprised he doesn’t have to stand up to hit those toms.😂 Fantastic groove as always from Sir Simon. 🔥

[@gurugee2112]

smooth genius!

[@pauldevall6836]

the man

[@Metragnome_Images]

Insanely good!

[@thommann8732]

I can’t see any mics on the toms….is that just the sound of the toms in the overheads? If so, that’s pretty amazing! Simon has spoken of the main reason he tunes his toms high is for projection. A kit with more conventional lower tuned toms would not sound so balanced with just overhead mics.

[@JulianFernandez]

insane feel

[@ginobanksofficial]

great music great playing ! Fantastic

[@stevewilcock4767]

What a blast! Thank you so much

[@peterwassmuth4014]

Totally awesome! Thank you for Sharing! 💯✴

[@poloctr]

Very cool

[@daveydemonhtown]

crunchy and concise!

[@cheesyflamdrag]

Amazing as always. But what caught me by surprise is the mix. It looks like they're only using kick and overhead mics, no snare or tom mics in sight. I don't see any inside the shell either (may mount) Glorious sound.

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

Been following you for years you really inspired me and so many others, if im having a daft day i put you on and feel n listen to you, thanks. Man

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.💗✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️😱💪🌡️👑

[@pellepop100]

It’s so relaxing hearing proper drumming instead of the now so common linear gospel shredding drumming style

[@Spzmeador]

I agree, Amazed how quickly that style took over

[@Qqqqzzzzznnnt]

Proper drumming? Different tastes and different styles….all drumming is proper drumming….

[@davidolson558]

Excellent!

[@kevinharrah2260]

Watching this genius reminds me why the only way i'll ever play solitaire is with cards

[@CapellaOnDrums]

🥰

[@Raphaeldrums]

😍

[@hasan_bahramian]

❤❤❤❤

[@satanbi4771]

5:48 Even the professionals make mistakes)))

[@robertnobody]

How long is the Masterclass?

[@lowrd652]

5:47, why can we not hear the cymbal he's hitting?

[@drumtro11]

What ISO headphones?

Where the mics?

[@DrMackSplackem]

A couple KSM-32s as overheads. Must've been something in the bass drums too but I couldn't see much.

@@DrMackSplackem I think there mic inside the drum shell!

[@adamponce8121]

Sm27’s for overheads, modified B52 in kicks and a modified B52 in gong. That’s all I put on that kit that day. All we really had room for! For some reason they don’t have many inputs there!

@@adamponce8121 I'm really impressed!!! Awesome!

[@rnl9520]

​@adamponce8121 Kit sounds killer with minimal micing! No need for any more.

[@cornetak589]

14/8

[@DeezjaVu]

4/4 + 3/4. Or 7/4 if you like.

[@theghostofsw6276]

Yeap.......taking my drums to the dumpster right now. 😞

[@ajconstantine3593]

There’s just no melody to this stuff. It’s bland. Kinda like progressive Eighties porn soundtracks. Instrumentation: sounds like keytars & that kinda fare. S’get an ear worm in there, Simon. No one’s questioning yer chops. ✌️🤷‍♂️

[@eddieregeser9323]

A master technician and musician. Thank you Simon for inspiring so many. always select the best tone of rich shimmery cymbals. And that crazy open handed dexterity 🤪the bomb.

[@papapoodo6685]

Fucking amazing!!

[@predragcvetkovic6387]

Ovo je sviranje bubnja, A ne ono ko će brže rrrr rrrr ttapatrapa